Community Solutions, Lasting Impact
No one should have to choose between food, energy, and a decent life. Demand a system that works for communities across Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Community Solutions, Lasting Impact
No one should have to choose between food, energy, and a decent life. But across Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia, this is becoming a reality.
Energy bills are rising. Water is becoming scarce. Farming is getting harder. And stable jobs are harder to find.
This is not just climate change. It's a system that disadvantages working people and farmers, while solutions already exist.
There is another way, and it's already working
Across our region, communities are proving that local solutions can lower energy costs through renewable energy, protect harvests with water-efficient agriculture, strengthen food security and food sovereignty, and create local green jobs especially for youth.
These solutions are practical. They are scalable, and they work today — not in some distant future.
Join our movement. Become a supporter.
The future doesn’t have to be expensive, unstable, or unfair. It can be local, affordable, and built by communities.
By signing, you are not just adding your name, you are helping to:
- Push for affordable renewable energy in your community
- Support farmers and local food systems
- Create real opportunities and green jobs
- Show decision-makers that people are ready for practical, local solutions
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This is what real climate action looks like
Local. Fair. Community-led. +
And when supported and funded, these solutions become a win-win:
- Everyone wins; our communities thrive; governments build trust and unlock economic benefits; nations grow stronger; and our planet can finally breathe.
- Better lives for communities
- Stronger, more resilient local economies
- Real impact for those investing in change
Why This Matters Now +
The climate crisis is accelerating, but so are the solutions. What’s missing is support, investment, and political will to scale what already works.
Governments must act. And those with resources can help unlock these solutions across the region.
Our Demands +
- Invest in decentralized renewable energy systems
- Support sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture
- Strengthen local food systems and farmer livelihoods
- Create green jobs for youth
- Ensure communities have a real voice in decisions
Local Solutions Are Already Emerging +
Advancing Renewable Energy Solutions in Egypt
Egypt is rapidly expanding its renewable energy sector. But the success of the energy transition should not be measured by the number of projects alone; it should be measured by how much people benefit from them, especially farmers, local communities, and small-scale energy users.
To support this vision, Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has published a new report “Decentralized Renewable Energy as a Pathway to a Just Energy Transition in Egypt” based on the outcomes of a roundtable organized in partnership with the Pathways Beyond Neoliberalism Initiative at the American University in Cairo (AUC) and the Social and Cooperative Economy Network for the Middle East and North Africa (SCEN MENA). The roundtable brought together representatives from government, parliament, civil society, engineering, and farming communities.
The report outlines four practical recommendations to help scale decentralized renewable energy in Egypt:
- Simplify grid connection procedures and make net metering accessible to small-scale energy producers.
- Develop affordable financing mechanisms for farmers and small businesses.
- Strengthen coordination among ministries, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders.
- Design dedicated agrivoltaic (solar-for-agriculture) programs tailored to smallholder farmers.
This report marks the first milestone in a broader collaborative policy process. Building on the insights and recommendations from the roundtable, Greenpeace MENA and its partners are now working with experts and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive policy paper that will translate these recommendations into concrete, actionable policy proposals for Egypt.
An energy transition is about more than replacing one energy source with another. It is an opportunity to build a more equitable and resilient energy system—one that enables communities to generate part of their own energy, strengthens energy security, and reduces dependence on imported fossil fuels.
We invite you to explore the report and discover its key findings and recommendations.
We started in Egypt, and the journey continues.
We have taken the first step with this report, presenting practical recommendations for scaling decentralized renewable energy in Egypt, with a policy paper to follow as the next milestone.
We will spotlight experiences and solutions from Morocco and Tunisia, exploring how community-led, decentralized renewable energy can be scaled as a win-win solution for people, the economy, and the climate across the region.
Follow our journey and be part of championing and advancing these solutions.